Posts tagged Music

Prior to the official March 15 release, JT gave fans an opportunity to listen to his latest album early. I spent the last two days listening to the album while designing at work.

Before hearing the full album I had already heard Suit & Tie, Mirrors, and Pusher Love Girl so my hopes were high. After the first listen to all 10 tracks I had mixed reviews. I felt as though the 3 songs I had already heard were the only standouts on the album. The others seem to either drag on, become repetitive, or I heard Timbaland one too many times in the background.  

That said, however, certain albums have a tendency to grow on me after a couple run throughs. The most recent I can think of is Frank Ocean’s channel ORANGE. The more and more I listened to that album the more I fell in love with it. After the third time The 20/20 Experience finally came around for me. I began to appreciate the nuance of the horns in the background, JT’s effortless falsetto, and his maturity as an older man post Futuresex/Lovesounds.

Happened to come across Latif’s latest album, IV Love, by chance. I didn’t expect to hear another album from him so soon after Love Life, but no complaints here.

Currently listening to Wale - Bad.

Currently listening to: Chief Keef - Finally Rich

Currently listening to: T.I. - Trouble Man: Heavy is the Head

Currently listening to: The Game - Jesus Piece

Currently listening to: Big Boi - Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors

Listening to Bruno Mar’s latest album, Unorthodox Jukebox.

“I hope he buys you flowers
I hope he holds your hand
Give you all his hours
When he has the chance
Take you to every party
Cause I remember how much you loved to dance
Do all the things I should have done
When I was your man”

Currently listening to Wiz’s latest album

One Direction’s sophomore album, Take Me Home, is a solid album from beginning to end. I can see why they’re such a sensation among teens. Despite not being their primary demographic I can honestly say I enjoy the album. Boy bands seem to be a thing of the past here in the U.S. and although boy bands were never really my thing it’s nice to take a break from all the explicitly charged lyrics that I’ve grown accustomed to in the R&B and hip-hop scene. 

The British also dress very different than folks here. Very dapper gentlemen. 

Currently listening to: The Weeknd - Trilogy

Currently listening to Ne-Yo’s new album, R.E.D.